7 Heart-Healthy Lunches

Written by James Schend
| Published on April 10, 2012Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD
on April 10, 2012

Get creative with lunchtime, the heart-health way! Try these delicious and easy to make salads, sandwiches, and soups and we bet they will make lunch your favorite meal.

Tuna
and White Bean Tartine

A tartine is a
French open-faced sandwich. In this version, tuna and white bean salad is used
to top crusty slices of bread. If desired, serve a lightly dressed green salad
alongside. Read the recipe.

Greek
Chicken Salad

For an extra
flavor boost, get a rotisserie chicken from the deli section of your local supermarket.
Not only will it save you cooking time, but the flavor is going to be more pronounced
than with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Read the recipe.

Turkey-Cranberry
Panini

Who says turkey
and cranberry can only be served at Thanksgiving? They’re a natural combination
that this pressed, heated sandwich will make you thankful all year round. Read the recipe.

Wasabi
Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

Wasabi is a
member of the horseradish family and is surprisingly strong-tasting. We’d
suggest adding half the amount of wasabi paste to the mayonnaise and tasting it
before adding any more—a little of this stuff goes a long way! Read the recipe.

Tex-Mex
White Bean Soup

This
south-of-the-border-inspired soup is surprisingly quick and easy. For the
brightest, freshest flavor, look for fresh salsa in your supermarket’s deli
section. Read the recipe.

Chickpea
Stew

Garam masala is
a wonderful blend of Indian spices. It can range in spiciness depending on
where it’s produced, so start off using only half the amount called for and
increase as desired. Read the recipe.

Asian
Chicken Wrap

Wraps are a
great way to turn an ordinary sandwich into something interesting. This
South-East Asian-inspired wrap is just the thing you’re looking for if you want
to break out of the lunchtime blues. Read the recipe.

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